Government Sites

East Baton Rouge Government
The official website for East Baton Rouge Parish Government, including links to the Mayor's Office, Metro Council, and various City Departments.


City Parish Planning Commission
The official website for the Planning Commission of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge--responsible for making zoning recommendations to the City Council.  The site includes meeting schedules and agenda, as well as definitions of the various types of zoning in the Unified Development Code (UDC).


Police Department Crime Statistics
The Baton Rouge Police Department maintains a useful website that provides a breakdown of local crime by districts and zones. Southside falls primarily in District 2. You can click down to see the totals for the entire District as well as for specific neighborhoods within the District by year.


Fun Stuff

The Krewe of Southdowns
Each year the Krewe of Southdowns stages a lively parade right through the heart of the Southside area, on the Friday night before Mardi Gras. Please join in this great neighborhood event with your participation and financial support--it's one of the gems that makes our area truly special.